In order to help make the position regarding viewings and access to premises very clear, the Property Ombudsman (TPO) has recently made changes to its Lettings Code which became applicable on 1...
Read this articleLondon: Tenants' Market
It is predicted that political and economic uncertainty will lead to a further drop in London housing transactions as home-owners wait to list their properties for sale. Instead, many of these...
Read this articleTenant Letting Fees to be Banned
In his first Autumn statement, Chancellor Phillip Hammond announced a ban on letting agents fees in England that will begin “as soon as possible.” The Renters' Rights Bill - aimed at reducing the...
Read this articleKeeping the Main Thing the Main Thing
I recently ran across a quote from Stephen Covey. He said, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” I feel as if it is getting harder every day to focus on our tasks with all the...
Read this articleNYC 2nd Avenue Subway: What It Means For the Market
The Upper East Side (UES), especially around the Yorkville neighborhood, has been a cornucopia of affordable apartments for thousands of New Yorkers throughout the years. Affordable apartments have...
Read this articleBrooklyn: Is It Actually Cheaper (or Better)?
There are Manhattanites, and there are Brooklynites. Manhattan dwellers hate going to Brooklyn during the weekends (some claim to never go), and Brooklynites are happy staying in their borough to...
Read this articleApplying for a Place at a UK State School
In order to register for a place at a UK state school, applicants must have proof of residence and an address within the school’s catchment area. A signed lease and a utility bill will suffice as...
Read this articleTop Ten Rio Olympics Culture Tips
Brazil is a country with a driven, yet laid back culture known for its friendly, welcoming, and ethnically diverse people. Despite their hospitality, however, there are still certain cultural faux...
Read this articleLocal Insight: Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina is a beautiful mix of new meeting old. The city proudly boasts being named after Queen Charlotte of England and stands on the crossroads of an old Native American trading...
Read this articleUpdate: California DMV Complications with Electronic Passport Scans
California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) policies continue to impact an assignee’s ability to obtain their state driver’s license. Many assignee’s passports are not verifying electronically, and...
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